I hate the word "repurpose". You don't do that to something that already has a purpose. That sounds like when you get a demotion at work. You have been re-purposed.

The "I saw it on eBay for XXX" seller. Ad states "No lowballers" these things go for 1100.00 on eBay.

Went to an estate sale. Knew what they wanted for the FW. They wiped it with windex and then used furniture polish on it. I really had no intentions on buying it because I just didn't have the $300.00 to spend. I wanted to test it. Took my test kit, denim piece. The machine would not turn. They were very reluctant to let me touch it. Thought I would buy it just because. They had a tag on it stating "Mint condition". Attachments and partial manual. Yep they were firm on the price. I left with my kit and my $250.00.

You just summed up just about every seller on Rhode Island Craigslist. Thanks for the laugh this morning! :)

Yes, and for the CL here in Tennessee. But my son is the lucky one. He sees through their BS and shoots them a line of his own BS and brings me a 15 91 home for $10, or just yesterday, a beautiful late model Singer for $6. I haven't checked it out yet, and he didn't get anything except the machine--he hasn't learned yet to ask if the seller has the attachments and book. But I am working on him; I make him help me clean them up and get them running, griping all along because he didn't bring this or that for it home with him.

This was a funny read for me here this morning. I'm doing my forum reading before I make myself get up and get something accomplished--it is raining--my excuse anyway.

How about the one I talked to recently "I had to put it together so I am charging you $400 for the time I spend on it'.

too funny....

There's the Everything Old is "Industrial" seller. Just because it has lots of metal, it must be "industrial." See that a lot on Ebay.

I missed out on one this week. Ad said 50.00 or trade for wine or beer.

I thank goodness for the high priced sellers. If they were all bargains I'd have to build myself a new house or spend a fortune on storage. I once kept a few machines at the local self storage and I would have been ahead by giving them away by the time they finally did sell. I was like a squirrel gathering nuts for winter for a while there but I think I'm reformed and try not to fall off the wagon unless something spectacular comes along.

Jon

condition: excellent

This was my favorite craigslist ad this week! They are asking $250.

I bought this antique sewing machine for $80. I sent it to restore and refinish with a specialist in antiques, cost me $265 to do it. He did a great job. I do have the sewing machine that came with it, but I removed for restoration, but still in working condition.
Measurement: 20"W x 15 1/2"D x 30"H
Great conversation piece. Recently moved to a new home and redecorated.